The Samsung 990 Evo NVMe SSD is less than half price right now
Save 53% on the lightning NVMe SSD
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If you fancy upgrading your system before you go back to school, then this is a good place to start: the super-fastSamsung 990 Evo NVMe SSD is now $69.99 (was $149.99) at Amazon.
This is a massive 53% saving on what we think is thebest SSDfor laptops, although of course it works just as well in desktops. The limited-time deal applies to the 1TB version, although the 2TB is also available on the same page, but with a 33% discount.
Today’s best Samsung 990 Evo NVMe SSD deal
Samsung 990 Evo NVMe SSD 1TB:was $149 now$69 at AmazonA capable performer, the Samsung 990 Evo is quick and efficient, and super usable thanks to its support for both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 standards. It’s fast enough for gamers, can fit in laptops as well as desktops, and, at this price, it represents good value too.
In ourSamsung Evo 990 review, we noted how it offers a good balance between performance, efficiency and cost. Although we thought the original price was quite steep, we did think it a worthy choice if you could get it for less – which you now can.
NVMe SSDs have been taking over in recent years, thanks to their blistering read and write speeds, eclipsing those of traditional SATA SSDs. By using the PCIe standard, they can make use of an increased number of data lanes over SATA, which only has one. Since these NVMe cards also come in the M.2 form factor, they are also much smaller than traditional SATA drives.
The 990 Evo is compatible with both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 standards, one of our favorite aspects of the card as it makes it versatile. Although we didn’t find it reached the speeds of the best 4.0 cards out there, it’s still quick enough for gaming and other intensive tasks. It has read and write speeds of up to 5,000 and 4,200 MB/s respectively, and uses less power than the 970 Evo Plus. We also found it managed its temperature well, with its generated heat giving us no cause for concern.
If you’re interested in more SSDs with a small form factor, then take a look at our rundown of thebest M.2 SSDoptions. And if capacity is your main concern, we’ve also featured thelargest SSD and hard driveoptions.
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Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he had experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.
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